Syllabus: Advanced Camera Techniques

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1 Syllabus: Advanced Camera Techniques SSyll CE 2744C Summer 2015 Continuing [Pick the Education date][type the sender company name] Course Information: Location: Terra Hall - Room TBA Dates: Tuesdays, Jun 2 Aug 4, 6:00-9:00 pm Note: Instructor Information: Name: Addison Geary ageary@uarts.edu, addisongeary@gmail.com Policy: Instructor will respond within hours Course Description: This course provides a more advanced study of the complex technical and practical techniques of photography in relation to photographic techniques and advanced image manipulation. As you develop these higher-level camera skills and apply them to your work, consideration is given to such topics as advanced exposure, low-light situations, on and off-camera flash, camera raw capture and raw file editing techniques. Pre-requisites: : Digital Photography II, Digital Media for Photographers Lightroom or equivalent experience. Course Overview Topics to be explored include: Low light, on and off camera flash, camera raw capture and raw file editing, F-stop + depth of field conceptually, shutterspeed control, Creating panoramas, high dynamic range, compositing, tethered shooting, understanding histograms, digital photographic aesthetics and applications, themes and bodies of work. Course Objectives/Learning Objectives: Digital camera technology is advancing rapidly, learn what all those buttons and dials do and demystify menus to take your photography to the next level. C OURSE RESO URCE S Software Adobe Lightroom and / or Photoshop Additional Course Materials Supplies : Digital SLR or mirrorless camera, memory cards, portable external hard drive, camera / speedlight manuals, card reader (If using CF cards), speedlight (optional), tripod (optional) C OURSE ACTI V ITIE S Classes will consist of Instructor led presentation and discussion as well as hands-on demonstrations. Students will be required to make new images every week based on the presentation for in class discussion and critique. Readings will consist of hand outs, camera manuals and on-line resources. Each student will create an inspiration folder consisting of found images for de-constructing as well as creative motivation. Students will be encouraged to produce a cohesive body of work focusing on one subject or theme.

2 C OURSE POLIC IES Student Feedback/Communication Students are encouraged to provide feedback to the instructor as they feel appropriate. In addition, students will be submitting feedback to the University at two intervals; the first will be during the course so that any appropriate adjustments can be made to the remaining parts of the course to ensure student satisfaction, and the second will be near the conclusion of the course for an overall evaluation. Due Dates All projects are due on the date and at the time specified and no later. Most assignments will be submitted online via Flickr. Assignments turned-in late will lose 10% of their total possible value Submitting Electronic Files This course uses Flickr to share photos. Flickr is a website that allows for the upload of photos, formation of groups, image organization with tags and the ability to search for shared pictures on any subject. Sign up for a free account, and click the "Sign Up Now" button from the home page. Once you sign in, you can create a Flickr screen name and sign in. Instructor will send you an invite to join the Flickr group for this course. Visit the Flickr help page for additional resources Attendance + Participation All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness of absence. Repeated absences may result in a grade of "F" for the course. Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Nonattendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. UNI VERSITY POLIC IES: Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy Violations of academic integrity are considered to be acts of academic dishonesty and include (but are not limited to) cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication, denying others access to information or material, and facilitating academic dishonesty, and are subject to disciplinary action. To review the Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy in its entirety, please visit: ACT 48 Activity Hours To have ACT 48 Activity Hours for this course reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) you must complete and return the CE Request for Activity Hours Submission Form to the UArts Continuing Studies Office and meet all requirements outlined by the PDE. Student Code of Conduct It is the policy of the Division of Continuing Studies to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The well being of this community depends upon the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at The University of the Arts is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain rules and expectations articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. To review the Student Code of Conduct in its entirety, please visit: 2

3 G RADI NG: (if applicable) Your grade will be based on the following: Component Points Assignments 60% Participation (incl Responses) 10% Final Portfolio 30% Total 100% Your grade will be calculated using the following scale: Grade Percentange Range Grade Point A % 4.0 A % 3.67 B % 3.33 B 86 83% 3.0 B % 2.67 C % 2.33 C 76 73% 2.0 C % 1.67 D % 1.33 D 63 66% 1.0 F 59% or less 0.0 P Pass - 3

4 SCHE DULE: SESSION + DATE Session 1 6/2 TOPIC COURSEWORK DUE Introduction Class Introductions, Instructor s background- who you are, what are your aspirations, what do you hope to get from this class? Assignment Syllabus Review Digital best practices presentation. Begin Inspiration folder, minimun of 3 images. Write one paragraph per image describing image and why it appeals to you. Pick a topic or theme to explore for the duration of the course. Shoot images related to that topic or theme. Create Flickr account. Due : 6/9 Session 2 6/9 Presentation/Inclass work Presentation: Raw capture and Raw file editing Session 3 6/16 Assignment Shoot new images related to chosen topic Due :6/16 Presentation: f/stop & shutter speed, conceptually Session 4 6/23 Session 5 6/30 Assignment Shoot motion blurs and extreme D.O.F Due: 6/23 Critique : Motion Blurs and D.O.F Presentation: HDR, high dynamic range. Assignment Shoot at least 3 subjects for merging to HDR Due: 6/30 Critique: H.D.R. Presentation: Stitching images to create panoramas. Session 6 7/7 Session 7 Assignment Shoot at least Panoramas using 2-12 exposures Due: 7/7 Critique: Panoramas Presentation: Low Light Discusss: inspiration images Assignment Shoot in Low light situations Due: 7/14 Critique: Low light Presentation: Low Light 4

5 7/14 Presentation: on and off camera flash Session 8 7/21 Session 9 7/28 Session 10 8/4 Assignment Shoot using on and off camera flash Due: 7/21 Critique: off camera flash Presentation: video, timelapse, cinemagraphs Discuss inspiration images Assignment Shoot one motion piece Due: 7/28 Critique: motion Presentation: bits & pieces Discuss inspiration images Assignment Assemble final portfolios Due:8/4 Presentation of final portfolios, discussion and critique Address areas of strength and weakness. Review. 5